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Reflection

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Brandur Patursson is an artist from the Faroe Islands who works with light in the creation of his glass and metal sculptures. After losing 70% of the sight in one eye he started understanding what it is to really see. He realized that we see with our eyes, but how we perceive things is what truly gives them meaning in our lives. If we can literally see and reflect on someone's else's feelings instead of their effect on us, he suggests that we could be more tolerant. This short film is itself a mesmerizing reflection on how opening our eyes to who and what is around us allows us to be moved.
Be The Change
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Learn about Brandur's artistic heritage passed down from his father. 
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Discover the power of a vision from the heart to promote healing.
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Try to consciously perceive today something you have seen before but not quite taken in. How does this new perception change how you feel?
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Reflections (21)

elza
the Nothingness is so........
Sahara
I was listening so intently to every line spoken in this video..till it ended.It was a time to take myself back to when I was nothing....a moment to reflect upon variables in my life.Yes the PERCEPTION is sometimes what defines us..and how we define things or people around us.I also like the line 'sometimes it is ok not to understand' ..A very understated line yet so powerful!!Thank you Mr Brandur for inspiring many souls like me.And a big congratulations on a well picturised video.Gods blessings
Teak
Oh my gosh. I lost 70 percent of site in my left eye. I am a guide and this just made me feel among others.

I lost my father also and I feel as though I have been this way with a my friends Nx strangers. Feeling there not and pain. Yet instead I hope I have I spider through my journey of travel, work, and life. I LOVE ALL AND APPRECIATE EVERYONE!! Chill bump moment. Wow. Love y'all
Raheel Chaudhary
NOTHING..................what an inspirational concept that some time nothing makes you everything.
Diane Cunningham
The journey is every new. The hardships provide new ways of seeing and being. I love the last line.....aging in a world of bliss.
Adrian Harris
“Try things that are uncomfortable because you might just find meaning, you might find something pleasurable, you might find something inspiring if you go beyond comfort”. Oh yes!!
Carlton Johnson
to hear his journey through art and his exploration of vision is quite interesting
Randi Stein
oh, what beauty- the man, the images, the ideas. What a wonderful way to begin my day.
Sophia
Nothing Is everything...open your heart and let the light in and let serendipity free to see. It’s so gratifying to see with your heart instead of your eyes and your mind. The possibilities are endless and bring new meaning to the life we think we know. With loving kindness.
claire
If we can literally see and reflect on someone's else's feelings instead of their effect on us, he suggests that we could be more tolerant.
Nonso
Reflection = Perception is everything... Gratitude...💞🌻☯️
Anne Marie Polich
Beautiful philosophy! He began seeing when he lost sight in one eye. Thank you Brandur.

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